Entrepreneur, Author, Founder of Ceremonia
Austin Mao is a serial entrepreneur, author, poet, community builder, and keynote speaker renowned for his expertise at the intersection of science and spirituality, psychology, and shamanism. As the co-founder of Ceremonia, a legal and non-profit spiritual sanctuary near Denver, Colorado, Austin has dedicated his career to facilitating deep, transformative experiences with psilocybin and ayahuasca. Alongside his wife and co-founder, he has guided over 500 individuals, including Fortune 500 executives, Silicon Valley unicorn founders, and major blockchain leaders, helping them achieve profound breakthroughs in creativity, purpose, and peace. Austin is also the co-host of Ceremonia's "Modern Enlightenment" podcast, where he engages with thought leaders across fields such as psychedelics, spirituality, neuroscience, biohacking, AI, and social impact, furthering the discourse on transformative practices. His work at Ceremonia reflects his profound commitment to integrating ancient shamanic practices with modern psychological insights to foster personal and collective healing.